intake help
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: kill devil hills nc
intake help
I just purchased a edelbrock performer 2.0 for a stock , 1971 LS5, 454 oval port engine. When I pulled the original intake I noticed that the center water passage was blocked by the gasket. It was like this on both sides. The new gasket I purchased did not have the center passage blocked. Should thid be blocked?? Also, how do I get the divorced choke to work. The original does not fit on the new manifold. I know a lot of forum members use this intake and like it. If possible can someone post some pictures of the choke set up. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Moncks Corner South Carolina
If you are using the divorced choke, you need to leave the center exhaust passage open. I had this same question a few weeks ago. I went with a new carburetor with an electric choke, so I blocked off the center exhaust passage.
